Carnation plant named CFPC daydream

ABSTRACT

A new carnation of white, picotee pink coloration.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety ofcaarnation plant which was originated by me in a controlled breedingprogram by my crossing as seed parent, an unnamed and unpatentedseedling of my creation and as pollen parent the variety known as`Heidi`. The varietal denomination of this new carnation is `CFPCDaydream`.

Among the novel combination of characteristics possessed by the newvariety which distinguishes it from its parents and all other varietiesof which I am aware are the attractive white, picotee pink flowercoloring, which have good vase life and resistance to Botrytis. Flowersof the new variety are produced as large-size standards.

Asexual reproduction by propagation by side shoot cuttings of the newvariety as performed in Fremont and Salinas, Calif., shows that theforegoing and other distinguishing characteristics come true to form andare established and transmitted through succeeding propagations.Although propagation by side shoot cuttings is described, other knownmethods of asexual reproduction may also be used to reproduce `CFPCDaydream`.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ILLUSTRATION

The accompanying illustration show a typical specimen of the flowers ofthe new variety in full bloom and depicted in color as nearly true as itis reasonably possible to make the same in a color illustration of thischaracter.

DESCRIPTION OF THE NEW VARIETY

The following is a detailed description of my new variety, with colorterminology in accordance with the Royal Horticultural Society ColourChart (RHSCC). The terminology used in the color description hereinrefers to plate numbers in the aforementioned color chart. Colordesignations and color descriptions may deviate from the stated valuesdepending upon varying environmental, seasonal and cultural conditions.

The information provided herein is based on observations of plants growninside commercial greenhouses at Fremont and Salinas, Calif. The heightof plant and flower and foliage size are established as an average usingstandard commercial cultural practices.

Name: CFPC Daydream.

Classification:

Botanical.--Dianthus caryophyllus.

Commercial.--Carnation, standard type.

Parentage:

Female parent.--Unnamed seedling (No. 1125).

Male parent.--`Heidi`.

Plant:

Height.--About 40 inches.

Growing habit.--Herbaceous, semi-upright.

Blooming habit.--Standard disbud type.

Blooming season.--Year round.

Rooting time.--About 13-15 days.

Mutation prone.--Does not appear to be.

Disease resistance.--Unknown.

Temperature tolerance.--Typical for carnation.

Breaking action.--Very good.

Foliage:

Color.--Upper side: Near to 139A. Lower side: Near to 139B.

Size.--About 51/2 inches long, about 1/2-inch wide at base of plant.

Quantity.--Numerous.

Shape.--Lanceolate.

Texture.--Smooth.

Ribs.--Central, keeled.

Arrangement.--Bi-lateral along stem.

Stem.--Green.

Bud:

Shape.--Oval.

Color.--Near to 143A.

Length.--About 11/3 inches.

Diameter.--About 1/2-inch.

Calyx:

Number of sepals.--About 6.

Length.--About 11/3 inches

Width.--About 1/2-inch.

Color.--Outside -- near to 143A. Inside -- near to 145C.

Bloom:

Shape.--Round.

Size.--Diameter average: About 31/2 to 4-inches. Depth average: About2-inches.

Borne.--Terminal as a standard.

Color.--General tonality: White with slight pink edge. Upper side:Whiter than 155D. Lower side: Whiter than 155D. Center: White picoteepink. Outer petals: White picotee pink (Pink color changes seasonallyfrom near 57A to near 62C when hot, i.e. color fades).

Keeping quality.--21/2 to 3 weeks.

Fragranace.--Slight.

Petals:

Number.--About 58 to 60.

Outer petals.--Length: About 2 to 21/4 inches. Width: About 1 inch.

Central petals.--Length: About 11/3 inch. Width: About 3/4 inch.

Texture.--Smooth.

Form.--Fan shaped.

Appearance.--Shiny.

Reproductive organs: Not visible in this variety.

Stamens.--Number: About 6 to 7. Arrangement: Around the ovary.

Anthers.--Number: About 6 to 7. Length: About 1/8-inch. Color: Near to160B.

Filaments.--Length: About 11/3 inches. Color: Near to 158B.

Pistil.--Number: About 2. Color: Style -- near to from 158C to white.Length: About 21/4 inches at maturity.

Stigma.--Number: About 2. Color: White.

Ovary.--Shape: Conical, ribbed. Color: Base -- greenish white. Body --greenish yellow. Apex -- tan.

I claim:
 1. A new and distinct variety of carnation plant, substantiallyas shown and described.